The Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots add up together to more than half a billion dollars, giving North Carolinians their chance at the biggest jackpots in months.
Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot stands at a $291 million annuity that is worth $224.7 million in cash. That’s the largest jackpot in six months.
Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot weighs in at a $287 million annuity that is worth $222.8 million cash. That’s the largest jackpot since January.
The two jackpots offer a combined prize of $578 million, a level that the two games have not hit since June 2019.
Either would be a nice present for someone in North Carolina to receive during the holidays.
The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.5 million.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.
Thousands of North Carolinians win prizes in Mega Millions and Powerball drawings. In Friday’s Mega Million drawing, more than 16,000 tickets won prizes ranging from $2 to $2,000. In Saturday’s Powerball drawing, more than 24,000 tickets won prizes ranging from $4 to $200.
Players can try their luck and buy $2 Powerball or Mega Millions tickets at any lottery retail location, through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com, or by using the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.
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